How will it look through ActBlue?
ActBlue merchandise pages look and function largely like other ActBlue pages. You can put a single item or multiple items on a page.
An example of what an ActBlue merch form might look like is this:
Can I connect it to my campaign website?
Yes! You can add it just like you can add an ActBlue donation page.
How many campaigns are actively using this?
Thousands of campaigns currently use ActBlue, and this is a new program we have developed in collaboration with them to make it possible to offer and fulfill merch using the ActBlue infrastructure. We have already beta tested with early adopters and are just now rolling the program out more broadly.
Can someone just buy a t-shirt through ActBlue without a donation?
You get to decide what your minimum donation amount for each item is. You can set it at any level you want, from the basic cost of the item to being a significant fundraiser for your organization or campaign.
Are you planning to expand the product offerings adding things like, mugs, keychains, caps, etc?
Our parent company - Buttonsmith, Inc., offers many items including custom lanyards, wristlets, and badge reels. Through MerchBlue we currently offer t-shirts, tote bags, yard signs, bumper stickers, and buttons and we anticipate expanding these offerings over the next several months.
How is payment of sales tax handled?
When we charge you for the merchandise, we will calculate and collect sales tax as part of that and remit it to the appropriate authorities. You can learn more about pricing here.
When we charge you for the merchandise, we will calculate and collect sales tax as part of that and remit it to the appropriate authorities. You can learn more about pricing here.